Sir Richard Branson wants to create ripples of impact investment in Canada
“We want to demonstrate that the impact investing space is a safe place to put your investment,” Tim Jackson, MaRS’ Executive…
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MaRS and Virgin Unite Canada partner to create impact venture fund
This morning at the MaRS Discovery District, Sir Richard Branson announced a new initiative between MaRS and Virgin Unite Canada,…
The entrepreneurial traits that get kids in trouble
Many of the successful entrepreneurs I know grew up breaking the rules. To start your own business, especially at a young age,…
UTEST announces cohort three, brings five new startups into its accelerator program
The University of Toronto Early-Stage Technology (UTEST) incubator has been home to many successful Canadian technology startups,…
The Accelerator Centre Joins Canada’s Start-up Visa Program, graduates three technology startups
The Accelerator Centre announced today that it has been selected by the Canadian Association of Business Incubation (CABI)…
Today in funding: BuildDirect, Versant Venture Capital, Gallop Labs
More big financing news in Canada, with a big dose of cash foreshadowing future healthcare investment. Here’s the latest…
JUICE Mobile CEO launches Freckle IoT beacon-based ad network
Neil Sweeney, CEO of JUICE Mobile, has announced the launch of Freckle IoT, a new stand-alone company building ad tech for…
H+ Technology bringing holographic hope to Ronald McDonald’s House B.C.
Vancouver-based H+ Technology announced a new partnership to bring some needed joy to ill children in British Columbia. The…
Toronto Gets Ready to HoHoTO for charity
HoHoTO, the Toronto party that Twitter built, takes over The Mod Club for the seventh year on Thursday, December 11th. The…
Gallop Labs raises $2 Million seed round; Alkarim Nasser of BNOTIONS joins team
Gallop Labs announced an impressive $2 million seed round, led by Golden Venture Partners and Mantella Venture Partners, with…
Here’s how to watch Lean Startup Conference in Canada if you can’t attend
The Lean Startup Conference, a four-day event packed to the gills with impressive speakers, starts tomorrow in San Francisco.…
Talking and Taking Action: Tech, Gentrification, and Culture Wars in Vancouver
“I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which dare already to challenge our government…
Wagepoint secures $2 million investment from Extreme Venture Partners, BDC, ACOA
Waterloo-based Wagepoint announced today a $2 million injection of seed funding that will assist the company to expand its…
Startup Next announces 2014 Toronto Winter Cohort
Global pre-accelerator program Startup Next has announced the names of its 2014 Toronto Winter Cohort. Eight new startups have…
Marcus Daniels of HIGHLINE VC wins a Notable Award for Entrepreneurship
The annual Notable Awards are dedicated to recognize young professionals across all of Ontario, Quebec, and Western Canada…